Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Overview

The Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance from  Frankfurt School of Finance and Management participants will gain a broad perspective on the concept of Sustainable Agricultural Finance and acquire the necessary skills to design feasible operations, products and delivery channels. 

Key facts

The programme is structured into 5 mandatory units and 3 voluntary electives:

• Unit 1 introduces the concepts and practices of Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture.

• Unit 2 presents the most widely used Business Models in Sustainable Agricultural Finance.

• Unit 3 provides in-depth knowledge about one of the most promising business models for sustainable smallholder finance: Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance.

• Unit 4 looks at major aspects of Credit Risk Management in Sustainable Agricultural Finance, including individual credit risk and portfolio risk.

• Unit 5 covers all relevant aspects of Credit Cycle Management in Sustainable Agricultural Finance – ranging from product development to loan appraisal and repayment monitoring.

• The voluntary electives address three topics: Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Finance; Sustainable Agricultural Insurance; Gender and Sustainable Agricultural Finance

• This course is based on Frankfurt School’s extensive experience in practical project work and professional education programmes, and it is tailored to the needs of our target audience.